Sermons on Emissaries Of God:

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 24, 2020

This message digs into the conversation between Jesus and Peter. Peter denied the Lord 3 times. Now the Lord asks him a question 3 times.

John 21 – “Breakfast On The Beach” Big idea: Jesus believes in you! “We believe in God – because God believes in us!” Introduction: We all need someone to believe in us!!! Favourite breakfast.... My friend Pete and I met at Hanks Bakery every week for 12 years (Hi Donna!) Breakfast at home ? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Secrets Of Success From The Life Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2020

1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY 7.SERVICE

7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY 7.SERVICE THE MESSAGE 7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Secrets Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

Family secrets harm families. In Jacob's family, there was disunity and favoritism. Family secrets need to be brought into the open, where they can be dealt with. Families can change the way they deal with issues: truth, attitudes, and actions.

FAMILY SECRETS—Genesis 26:34-27:45 Are you familiar with the phrase, “the elephant in the room”? Imagine some people in a room, with an elephant in the middle of the room, but no one wants to recognize that the elephant is there. The people in the room talk about a lot of things, but no one ever ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Spiritual Toolbox Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 9, 2018

What are the tools in our toolbox the will enable us to live a victorious Christian life in the Spirit?

We all want to live the Victorious Christian Life. But the fact is we struggle day in a day out just keeping our heads above water. How is it done? What are we doing wrong? The Bible points us to all the key tools we need to live the life we are called to live. The problem is we don’t open our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-26, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE WIDOW’S

THE WIDOW’S MITE (LUKE 21:1-4) No matter how the poor in Hong Kong strived, they seem to be falling further behind and falling between the cracks. Money regularly spent on social welfare is the second highest government expense, behind funding for education, and minimum wage has increase in from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019

Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointing Of Oil

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that the anointing oil of the HOLY SPIRIT stays on us, in our right earlobe, right thumb and right toe.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cleansed by the blood and the anointing of the HOLY SPIRIT? Yes. 1 John 1:7 (Amplified Bible) But if we [really] are living and walking in the Light, as He [Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lighting The Way!

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 11, 2020

We are the ground troops in charge of lighting the darkness on this earth. We can light up the world with our attitude. We can light up the world with service and good deeds. And, last but never least... lighting the way with LOVE!

Lighting the Way! ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right!" the boy said, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9, Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:12

Denomination: Other

The Mountain Within

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 26, 2019

The success or failure of life depends to a very large degree on how we deal with these mountains. I want to talk with you about three different ways people deal with their mountains.

The Mountain Within (Matthew 17: 20-21) Introduction: While Linda and I were working at the Baptist Children Home, decades ago, they made a documentary film called “The Mountain Within.”. It was on an old 35mm. reel. In fact, some of you old timers may have seen the movie. It was shown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Do The Little Things Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 13, 2018

Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ. As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: Our acts of service imitate Jesus, Our acts of service demonstrate our love, Our acts of service validate our words.

Do the Little Things. 1 John 3:16-18 Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: 1. Our acts of service imitate Jesus v.16 Romans 5:8 Matthew 20:26-28 John 13 2. Our acts of service demonstrate our love v.17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Judah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 5, 2022

The Story of Judah is one of transformation

August 06, 2022 We are going to backtrack a little bit today. It wasn’t until I started writing “Moses at the Burning Bush”, that I realized we really needed to talk about Judah. Here is his story: Genesis 29:31 tells us that Leah was unloved. When she gave birth to her first son, Reuben, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-10, Genesis 43:8-10, Genesis 44:16-34, Psalm 78:68-72, Micah 5:2-4, Zechariah 10:4, Matthew 1:2-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sisera's Mother-Her Son Was Missing In Action Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2023

She had to be proud of him--he was a high-ranking officer in the army. But when the battle was over and he didn't come home, she began to have some concerns. "Missing" is the worst status ever for a soldier.

Introduction: Nearly everyone who has ever served in the military is aware of the risk in any armed conflict. Some warriors are killed in action, others are taken prisoner, but the worst fate of all is to be listed as missing. Sisera’s mother was one of the many mothers whose son never came home ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation And Multiplication Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 11, 2022

The ultimate result of Jesus Driven Discipleship is Transformation and Multiplication

April 09, 2022 A disciple is more than one who acquires information from someone who is smarter or more knowledgeable than they. There is the idea of relationship/community/intimacy. A disciple “adheres to” - holds fast to, clings to, bonds to, is attached to, is faithful to - the teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 9:10, Matthew 15:32, Matthew 23:13-39, Acts 4:13, Matthew 19:27, Acts 1:8, James 1:1, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 John 1:1-3, John 6:67-69, Matthew 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist